Viewpoint - A Production of WPBT2tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-17543452015-03-06T11:26:09-05:00For over three decades, WPBT2’s Viewpoint has brought various religious leaders and scholars together for discussions on topics of religious, moral and ethical importance to both South Florida and the world.
The goal of this monthly religion roundtable program is to provide a means by which the numerous religions of our community can come together to openly discuss timely and vital issues.
As communities grow and diversify, faith becomes an increasingly significant factor, and each religion offers a unique solution to the concerns of the community. How do today’s young adults view religion and spirituality? Is religion hampering science? Who hates in the name of God?
Spearheaded by host Steve Gushée, Viewpoint attempts to answer these and other questions in an effort to foster communication within the community and help educate viewers on different points of view. TypePadWatch This Month's Viewpoint - Marchtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83452496169e201b7c75b5003970b2015-03-06T11:26:09-05:002015-03-06T11:26:09-05:00the producer

This Month on Viewpoint - Marchtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83452496169e201b8d0e4599d970c2015-03-06T11:24:43-05:002015-03-06T11:24:43-05:00Sunday, March 1 @ 12:30 PM Sunday, March 15 @ 12:30 PM The Ethics of Vaccinations A recent re-emergence of the measles, thought to have originated in California with unvaccinated children, has rekindled the national debate over mandated vaccinations. Is...the producer

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The Ethics of VaccinationsA recent re-emergence of the measles, thought to have originated in California with unvaccinated children, has rekindled the national debate over mandated vaccinations. Is it a parent's right to defer or refuse vaccinations? Is it unethical to pressure parents into vaccinating their children when they are uncomfortable doing so?

This month on Viewpoint - Februarytag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83452496169e201bb07e8741a970d2015-02-03T14:00:23-05:002015-02-03T14:00:23-05:00Sunday, February 1st @ 12:30 PM Sunday, February 15th @ 12:30 PM The Church and Same-Sex Marriage Archbishop Thomas Wenski candidly discusses the views of the Catholic Church on same-sex marriage and addresses his recent memo stating that any employee...the producer

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The Church and Same-Sex Marriage

Archbishop Thomas Wenski candidly discusses the views of the Catholic Church on same-sex marriage and addresses his recent memo stating that any employee of the Archdiocese of Miami found to be publicly in favor of same-sex marriage will be terminated.

Guest: Archbishop Thomas Wenski, Archdiocese of Miami

Same-Sex Marriage Across the U.S.

The Supreme Court will likely rule by June on whether or not individual states can ban same-sex marriages and refuse to recognize such marriages performed in another state. How will this affect society at a local level? Both policy and religion are discussed as the panel clarifies the impact of the cases currently before the Supreme Court and explains the philosophy behind the objections to same-sex marriage.

Guests: Caroline Mala Corbin, J.D., University of Miami School of Law Edward Sunshine, Ph.D., Barry University

This month on Viewpoint - Decembertag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83452496169e201b7c7203622970b2014-12-15T14:47:35-05:002014-12-16T10:29:56-05:00Sunday, December 14th @ 11:30 AM Sunday, December 21st @ 12:30 PM The Right to Die Brittany Maynard, a 29-year-old, chose to die last month after receiving a diagnosis of terminal brain cancer. She wished to die on her own...the producer
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<strong>Sunday, December 21<sup>st</sup> @ 12:30 PM</strong></p>
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<p><strong>The Right to Die</strong></p>
<p>Brittany Maynard, a 29-year-old, chose to die last month after receiving a diagnosis of terminal brain cancer. She wished to die on her own terms using the pills prescribed to her by her physicians – rather than by the cancer itself. This case has raised interesting questions about death and what our own deaths should look like. In certain cases, should we be permitted to opt for physician assisted suicide? Currently only 5 states permit the practice.
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<p><em>Guest: <br /></em>
<br /><em>Mary Carter Waren, D.Min.
St. Thomas University
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<br /><em>Raymond Ward, Ph.D.
Barry University
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<br /><em>Michael Hurlburt, Ph.D.
Broward College</em>
<br /><em>Raul de Velasco, M.D.
Baptist Health</em>
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This month on Viewpoint - Novembertag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83452496169e201b8d089b0a7970c2014-11-03T13:11:27-05:002014-11-03T13:11:27-05:00Sunday, November 2nd @ 12:30 PM Sunday, November 16th @ 12:30 PM Salafism Salafism is perhaps best known for the ideologies of Salafi jihadism such as ISIS and Al-Qaeda. It is actually comprised of many fundamentalist Islamic movements whose followers...the producer
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<strong>Sunday, November 16<sup>th</sup> @ 12:30 PM</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Salafism</strong></p>
<p>Salafism is perhaps best known for the ideologies of Salafi jihadism such as ISIS and Al-Qaeda. It is actually comprised of many fundamentalist Islamic movements whose followers consider themselves the only "saved" sect of Islam. Professor and author Robert Rabil discusses Salafism and his book, “<a href="http://www.robertrabil.com/books.htm">Salafism in Lebanon: From Apoliticism to Transnational Jihadism</a>.”
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<p><em>Guest: <br />
Robert Rabil, Ph.D., Florida International University
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<p>The Vatican’s Synod on the Family, a two week meeting of bishops, priests and lay people, addressed major issues including whether to allow divorced Catholics to receive communion; and how to pastorally approach the LGBT community and cohabiting but not married congregants. Is Pope Francis going back on his word to shift away from the “culture war”?
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<p><em>Guests: <br />
Daniel Alvarez, M.A., M.T.S., Florida International University
<br/>Elsie Miranda DMin., Barry University
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This month on Viewpoint - Octobertag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83452496169e201bb0791f631970d2014-10-06T08:06:01-04:002014-10-06T14:49:17-04:00Sunday, October 5th @ 12:30 PM Sunday, October 19st @ 12:30 PM The Ethics of Immigration How do we balance the human rights of undocumented people with the rights of the citizens of that country? Some American citizens may feel...the producer
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<strong>Sunday, October 19<sup>st</sup> @ 12:30 PM</strong></p>
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<p><strong>The Ethics of Immigration</strong></p>
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How do we balance the human rights of undocumented people with the rights of the citizens of that country? Some American citizens may feel that the legalization of immigration could threaten their livelihood and well-being. What do we owe immigrants, morally speaking?
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<p><em>Guests: <br />
Christine Reis, Human Rights Institute at St. Thomas University
<br />Devorah Sasha, International Solidarity for Human Rights <br />
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Watch Viewpoint October 5th @ 12:30 PM - WPBT2's Eye on Immigrationtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83452496169e201b8d075c93d970c2014-10-02T13:04:20-04:002014-10-02T13:04:20-04:00Watch WPBT2 over the next month as our Public Affairs programming covers different aspects of the immigration issue. Viewpoint will continue the conversation of immigration on Sunday, October 5th @ 12:30 PM and Sunday, October 19th @ 12:30 PMthe producer

Watch WPBT2 over the next month as our Public Affairs programming covers different aspects of the immigration issue.

Viewpoint will continue the conversation of immigration on Sunday, October 5th @ 12:30 PM and Sunday, October 19th @ 12:30 PM

This month on Viewpoint - Septembertag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83452496169e201a73e10187f970d2014-09-05T13:23:58-04:002014-09-07T22:35:47-04:00Sunday, September 7th @ 12:30 PM Sunday, September 21st @ 11:30 PM Same-Sex Marriage Coming to Florida? On August 21st, a federal judge in Tallahassee declared Florida’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, joining other state judges in four counties claiming...the producer
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><strong>Sunday, September 7<sup>th</sup> @ 12:30 PM </strong><br />
<strong>Sunday, September 21<sup>st</sup> @ 11:30 PM</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Same-Sex Marriage Coming to Florida?</strong></p>
<p>On August 21<sup>st</sup>, a federal judge in Tallahassee declared Florida’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, joining other state judges in four counties claiming it violates the 14<sup>th</sup> Amendment.&nbsp;Nineteen states in the U.S. now allow for the marriage of same-sex couples, will Florida become number twenty? What will this mean for Florida, its residents and conservative groups?</p>
<p><em>Guests: <br /> Caroline Mala Corbin, J.D., University of Miami School of Law<br /> José Gabilondo, J.D., Florida International University<br /> Lauren Gilbert, Esq., St Thomas University School of Law <br />
Howard Simon, Ph.D., ACLU of Florida<br /></em></p>
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This Month on Viewpoint - Augusttag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83452496169e201a73df97ed3970d2014-08-01T16:29:06-04:002014-08-11T15:59:01-04:00Sunday, August 3 @ 12:30 PM Sunday, August 17 @ 12:30 PM Hobby Lobby Ruling In a closely divided landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court declared that for-profit companies can use religious objections to avoid paying for certain contraceptive coverage...the producer

Sunday, August 3 @ 12:30 PM Sunday, August 17 @ 12:30 PM

Hobby Lobby RulingIn a closely divided landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court declared that for-profit companies can use religious objections to avoid paying for certain contraceptive coverage required under the Affordable Care Act. We discuss the impact and significance of this ruling.

Guests: Caroline Mala Corbin, J.D., University of Miami School of LawHoward Simon, ACLU of Florida

Israel/Palestine ConflictThe current surge in violence between Israel and the Palestinian state comes after almost two years of relative calm. What is the extent to which a two state solution is actually viable for long-term peace in the region?

Guest:Luis Fleischman, Ph.D., Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

This Month on Viewpoint - Julytag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83452496169e201a73de4f182970d2014-07-02T11:53:26-04:002014-07-02T11:53:26-04:00Sunday, July 6 @ 12:30 PM Sunday, July 20 @ 12:30 PM Ethics of U.S. Intervention in Middle East Two concerns have ranked high for both the Bush and Obama administrations -- humanitarian intervention and terrorism. As the United States...the producer

Sunday, July 6 @ 12:30 PM Sunday, July 20 @ 12:30 PM

Ethics of U.S. Intervention in Middle EastTwo concerns have ranked high for both the Bush and Obama administrations -- humanitarian intervention and terrorism. As the United States remains deeply engaged in the security affairs of East Asia and the Middle East, can military intervention against terrorism, and in the cause of humanitarian relief, be ethically justified? Or should the U.S. isolate itself, nullifying its alliances with its international security partners?